Federal records document 145 natural disaster events in the Central, AK area (ZIP 99730). These include 139 wildfires and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M.
With 139 recorded incidents (96% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 46 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 18, 2024.
Central has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Central was Flood on May 7, 2009, which caused $1.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 19, 2013), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99730 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (139 events) and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 96% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Central, AK, with 139 events documented.
Yes, Central (ZIP 99730) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99730 was Flood, which occurred on May 7, 2009. This event caused $1.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Central, AK area (ZIP 99730). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →